BERKELEY'S NEWS • NOVEMBER 19, 2023
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Film & Television
DECEMBER 03, 2021
Overly hasty heist adventure ‘Red Notice’ is barely noticeable
From unrealistic circumstances to a hasty ending, the film fails to distinguish itself from other derivative action movies.
Film & Television
DECEMBER 03, 2021
Overly hasty heist adventure ‘Red Notice’ is barely noticeable
From unrealistic circumstances to a hasty ending, the film fails to distinguish itself from other derivative action movies.
Bear Bytes
MAY 20, 2020
Legion of boomers: How good would celebrities be at football?
How would notable baby boomers and Gen Xers fare on the college football gridiron?
Bear Bytes
MAY 20, 2020
Legion of boomers: How good would celebrities be at football?
How would notable baby boomers and Gen Xers fare on the college football gridiron?
Culture Shot
OCTOBER 03, 2019
The good, the bad and ‘The Rock’: How disaster films fail to accurately represent preparedness
What is it about disaster films that make them so darn entertaining? Is it something that taps into our primal instincts for extreme survival? Is it the many oiled muscle shots of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson?
Culture Shot
OCTOBER 03, 2019
The good, the bad and ‘The Rock’: How disaster films fail to accurately represent preparedness
What is it about disaster films that make them so darn entertaining? Is it something that taps into our primal instincts for extreme survival? Is it the many oiled muscle shots of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson?
Film & Television
APRIL 12, 2018
The Rock goes bananas in sadistically entertaining ‘Rampage’
An adaptation of the arcade button-masher of the same name, the film matches Dwayne Johnson’s physicality with a worthy scene partner: a gargantuan gorilla.
Film & Television
APRIL 12, 2018
The Rock goes bananas in sadistically entertaining ‘Rampage’
An adaptation of the arcade button-masher of the same name, the film matches Dwayne Johnson’s physicality with a worthy scene partner: a gargantuan gorilla.
Film & Television
DECEMBER 25, 2017
‘Good times all around’: Nick Jonas talks filming ‘Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle’
Jonas highlighted the importance of his artist development, as he continues to produce an eclectic collection of fresh content.
Film & Television
DECEMBER 25, 2017
‘Good times all around’: Nick Jonas talks filming ‘Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle’
Jonas highlighted the importance of his artist development, as he continues to produce an eclectic collection of fresh content.
Film & Television
DECEMBER 21, 2017
‘Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle’ is uncharted territory, offering surprising laughs, decent action
Fans expecting a film faithful to its source material will ultimately be disappointed. Yet, the film entertains and has its fair share of comedic moments.
Film & Television
DECEMBER 21, 2017
‘Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle’ is uncharted territory, offering surprising laughs, decent action
Fans expecting a film faithful to its source material will ultimately be disappointed. Yet, the film entertains and has its fair share of comedic moments.
Film & Television
MAY 25, 2017
‘Baywatch’ cannot be saved from shallow narrative, washed-up jokes
“Baywatch” is obviously preoccupied with bodies, and overtly upholds rigidly gendered standards: huge muscles for men and tiny waists for women. It misses any opportunity to subvert the now-stale sexism of the original television series.
Film & Television
MAY 25, 2017
‘Baywatch’ cannot be saved from shallow narrative, washed-up jokes
“Baywatch” is obviously preoccupied with bodies, and overtly upholds rigidly gendered standards: huge muscles for men and tiny waists for women. It misses any opportunity to subvert the now-stale sexism of the original television series.
